The IRONMAN TriClub program began in 2012 as a strictly North America-based venture. Today, it's a global initiative that has grown into a community of more than 2,500 clubs and teams. This free program offers countless benefits and prizes to members including a TriClub Village at designated events, chances for priority entry to popular events, joining our social communities, and the opportunity to compete for a coveted IRONMAN Global TriClub title.

Clubs are divided into five divisions according to the number of active members racing IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3, and 5150 races.

Using the Age Group Ranking Points system (AGR), the total available points for a full-distance IRONMAN is 5,000 points. An IRONMAN 70.3 offers 3,500 points, and the 5150 races offer 1000 points.

AGR points are calculated based on the athlete's race finish time behind the first finisher in his/her age group. Points continue to drop as the race time increases until the points reach a "point floor," at which point they don’t drop any further and every athlete after this will receive the value of the "point floor."

It was no easy task to become an IRONMAN Global TriClub Champion, but five clubs rose to the occasion in 2017 and completed the challenge. Read on to learn what the clubs think of becoming an IRONMAN Global TriClub Champion.

"Endurance Nation is honored to be crowned the five-time Global Div 1 Tri Club Champions. The team loves racing and working together towards a common goal and every year never ceases to amaze. The IROMAN Tri Club Program perks are always something to look forward to. Through our FirstTimeFinish Guarantee, Key Races, Four Keys of Race Execution Tactics, and Team Training events, the Tri Club Program is another intricate part of the Endurance Nation experience. Congrats team, we can't wait until next year!"

Division II Global IRONMAN TriClub Champion: Wattie Ink (Oregon, USA)

891,306 Points

"We are so honored to win the 2017 Tri Club World Title. It was a banner season for our group of driven and passionate athletes. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2018. Fast, Furious, Family." — Team Wattie Ink

"The IRONMAN TriClub Program is just awesome, turning a sport for individuals into a team sport. Athletes supporting each other in training and competition is leading to outstanding individual performances all year around. Thanks for being part of it." - Mario Schmidt-Wendling (Founder and head coach)

"I think our guys' success at these races is due to a combination of consistent hard work and good life balance. Most treat the sport as a true hobby and really enjoy the training, the racing, the team camaraderie – ultimately resulting in the best athlete you can become race day." - Ritch Viola

"Trinergy is a relatively small club with less than 50 athletes and two experienced coaches on board. Our activities include online coaching, and group or individual training sessions and camps. We focus mainly on long distance athletes, both pro and age group. We had a very decent year with more than 100 podium finishes, including the IRONMAN World Championship age-group champion in the M45-49 category. Of course we are really happy to grab the title for the 2017 season, but it does not change anything on daily basis. 'Before enlightenment chop wood and carry water, after enlightenment chop wood and carry water.'"